Monthly Archives: July 2014

It’s all over and I’m more energised than tired.  Yesterday was the first event in our International Festival programme.  It was a breakfast event focussed on 60 Minute Business Boost: Energise, Fortify and Flourish 2 July @theHub  We’re quietly pleased at the positive response. It was a real kick meeting so many clients and contacts, and having the […]

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are a positive means of illustrating that the value of your procurement operations is beyond “just” cost reduction and administration of orders. I will take it for granted that the trinity of delivery, quality and cost will already be included. Right?  RIGHT!? :) Measurement of parameters in a vacuum can be […]

This area is a minefield and, if you get it wrong, you will undermine your contract. If worded badly, a “force majeure” clause can provide a huge loophole to legally excuse contract performance. The parties in a contract must know the precise definition, scope of its usage and limitation of the clause. A brief definition […]